The England Squad Were Trained By The Royal Marines Before World Cup

The England Squad Were Trained By The Royal Marines Before World Cup

Getting to the World Cup semi-finals requires a very high level of physical endurance indeed.

No slacking off or cheat days for the England lads. They’re under immense pressure to uphold extraordinary levels of fitness and skill, not just for themselves but for their team and country.

And I for one have renewed respect for these guys after realising just quite how strenuous their World Cup 2018 preparation actually was. ….

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Back in June, manager/national treasure Gareth Southgate reportedly brought his squad and support staff together at St George’s Park for an intriguing announcement.

Southgate then surprised his men by informing them they were off on a 48-hour trip, and this certainly wasn’t for a relaxing spa break complete with massages and pedicures.

In preparation for the challenges ahead in Moscow – the squad secretly hit a commando training centre in Lympstone, Devon.

New images have surfaced showing the Three Lions training hard with the Royal Marines, and the exercises look seriously intense…

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On arrival, the players had their phones, jewellery and personal belongings taken from them. They were then put into uniform and taken to a special training area where they were taught all about survival tactics.

Their first night was spent living in the woods, where they had to forage for their own food. Their lives of luxury were put aside as they went completely back to basics.

And the following morning didn’t prove any easier. The young squad were taken to the Royal Marines’ gruelling endurance course. Not for the faint-hearted, this is two miles of tough-going tunnels.